COP28 driving demand for disruptive solutions
In this weekly roundup, we see how the negotiations taking place at COP28 are driving demand for disruptive technologies.
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Insurance is an increasing bone of contention for transition
Governments continue to increase focus on the potential for green growth, as the UK launches a £960 million investment programme. Meanwhile, insurance is going to play a central role in the effective transition to a nature-positive net zero economy, as no projects (and no fossil fuel exploitation) will occur without the appropriate insurance. The EU is currently under fire for failing to make transition plans mandatory for insurers under forthcoming Solvency II regulations, while Lloyds has taken a step forward with the launch of a consultation on the transition.
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COP28 driving demand for disruptive solutions
In this weekly roundup, we see how the negotiations taking place at COP28 are driving demand for disruptive technologies.
Insurance is an increasing bone of contention for transition
Governments continue to increase focus on the potential for green growth, as the UK launches a £960 million investment programme. Meanwhile, insurance is going to play a central role in the effective transition to a nature-positive net zero economy, as no projects (and no fossil fuel exploitation) will occur without the appropriate insurance. The EU is currently under fire for failing to make transition plans mandatory for insurers under forthcoming Solvency II regulations, while Lloyds has taken a step forward with the launch of a consultation on the transition.
Support for sustainable finance grows, as CDP aligns with EU ESRS
Governments are continuing to drive both investment and demands for credibility in the marketplace.
Why rigor of ESG data is becoming increasingly important for businesses
With organisations clamping down on their ESG efforts, there is increasing scrutiny on the information businesses are disclosing due to the urgency of the climate crisis and the frequently changing regulatory landscape. Tom Lawton, associate director at Longevity Partners, dissects why data is playing an imperative role.
Data at the heart of ESG reporting: the benefits to the energy sector
The energy sector increasingly leverages data capture and analysis to inform and measure progress on the transition and to enhance ESG reporting capabilities, writes Massimo Valsania, VP engineering at services company EthosEnergy.
AI data infrastructure platform ESG Flo raises $5.25m
ESG Flo, an AI-powered data infrastructure platform, announced that it has secured $5.25 million in seed capital.
Climate and stranded asset risk on the up, while EU confirms green bond standard
Risk management continues to dominate the discussion around sustainable investment, as the IEA’s prediction that peak oil demand will be hit within the decade changes the dynamic of the investment environment.
Time to tackle corporate ‘greenwashing 3.0’ to avoid billion-dollar climate litigation risks
A new report by Ivey Business School found that a new paradigm of corporate greenwashing has emerged, thanks to the increasing influence of investors, pressure to align with long-term climate goals and multi-stakeholder liability in corporate claims.
Nearly half of US large business leaders report improved financial performance with ESG
KPMG US surveyed large business leaders and found that 43% report improved financial performance through their engagement with ESG.
Climate disclosure boosted by California vote
The California Assembly has passed a vote on corporate climate disclosure, approving a proposal that previously lost by one vote in 2022. This has wide-reaching implications for the trajectory of corporate climate risk disclosure and related impacts on the supply chain.
